Lincoln Center American Songbook Early On Sale Today

This season, some of the most influential and beloved American popular music comes alive when musical-theater director Rob Fisher trains his expert focus on Cole Porter, iconic vocalist Kurt Elling offers a sublime interpretation of the collaboration between saxophone giant John Coltrane and balladeer Johnny Hartman, and the engaging singer-guitarist John Pizzarelli salutes Richard Rodgers.

The music of Broadway and beyond is highlighted as South Pacific showstopper Paulo Szot appears in a highly anticipated solo performance, the adored Broadway star Sutton Foster returns to Songbook with songs from her debut album, and award-winning composer Alan Menken plays a selection of his film and theater scores.

In addition, the inimitable Scottish performer Alan Cumming captivates the audience with his seemingly limitless talents, and Stew, the creator of the Broadway sensation Passing Strange, returns to the Songbook stage.